An inquiry into the Bibby Stockholm barge has interviewed residents, one of whom described the concerning comments made by staff on the boat.
Barge Inquiry
An inquiry into conditions aboard the Bibby Stockholm, a barge used to house asylum seekers, has brought attention to alleged mistreatment and concerns for residents’ well-being.
Mistreatment Allegations
After numerous concerns about human rights issues on board the barge, new allegations have come forward about possible mistreatment of migrants by staff.
Staff’s Concerning Comments
Reports have now surfaced that one staff member made derogatory comments about one migrant on the boat, Leonard Farruku.
Tragedy on Bibby Stockholm
The migrant in question was a 27-year-old man who tragically lost his life on board the barge, his family have recently called for further investigation into his death.
Mental Health Struggles
According to previous reports, the man took his own life, but his family have urged authorities for further knowledge about how his mental health deteriorated.
Staff Member Mocks the Dead
According to reports, a staff member uttered the words “one less Muslim mouth to feed” while on shift after hearing about the tragedy.
Home Office Distances From Allegations
In response to the allegations, The Home Office has insisted it “does not recognise” the staff member’s comments.
Comparisons to Prison
The allegations were made by former residents, who also made claims that the barge, which is no longer housing migrants, was like a “prison.”
Barge Evacuated
The barge was evacuated last year after discovering that the water supply was contaminated with a deadly bacteria.
Deadly Bacteria Discovered
The bacteria, known as legionella, was discovered in the barge’s water supply less than a week after the first migrants were placed on board.
Racist Staff Allegations
Other residents made the claims that they were treated like a “zoo animal” on board the barge, with another claiming staff were racist.
“Often Hostile, Possibly Racist”
According to the former residents, staff were “laughing and joking” about Leonard, while some were “often hostile, and possibly racist”.
Treated Like Children
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Another resident said, “It felt like we were being watched all the time, searched, but also not treated like adults, with a curfew and not being able to go out when we wanted.”
Airport Style Security
“When leaving and entering we have to be scanned, like airport security. Many people don’t go outside because of this,” claimed another resident.
The Bibby Stockholm: A People’s Inquiry
These comments were taken from a report by Care4Calais, Stand Up To Racism and the Portland Global Friendship Group titled The Bibby Stockholm: A People’s Inquiry.
Rwanda Bill Looking Set
The report was revealed just days after it was announced that the Lords had backed down against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda Bill.
Bill’s Back and Forth
The Bill has been debated between Lords and MPs for months, but it now looks like it will be passed within weeks.
Flights Just Around the Corner
Sunak announced the Bill is set to be passed and flights are expected to be heading to the African nation in 10-12 weeks.
Rwanda as a Deterrent
Critics suggest that Sunak’s plan to use the Rwanda scheme as a “deterrent” for future migrants is already not working, as at least five migrants tragically lost their lives in the Channel just the next day.
Lack of Compassion
The Bibby Stockholm report combined with the latest Rwanda Bill news shows the lack of compassion shown by authorities to migrants.
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